New York lawmakers meet to approve budget by April 1

ALBANY — State lawmakers will be meeting again in joint budget committees as they try to approve a budget by the end of the month.

Conference committees on policy areas such as transportation and health will be held by the state Senate and Assembly on Thursday. State leaders are trying to determine how much money will be spent on different programs.

Negotiations behind closed doors among Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders are expected to continue through next week.